The land of New Caledonia can be appreciated in many ways. By taking walks, of course, but also by choosing to be enriched by everything that makes it one of a kind as a country. By its environment, its traditions, and its inhabitants. It's through contact with the Caledonians, their nature, and their customs that the archipelago truly reveals itself.

Discover the Bush Life

Want to enjoy a rural getaway and fine country produce without worrying about which establishment you’re headed to? The Bienvenue a la Ferme (Welcome to the Farm) network is made for you. Nearly fifty landowners in Caledonia have joined the movement.

Effortlessly combining the breathtaking beauty of the South Pacific with the elegance of Europe, Nouméa, New Caledonia is a captivating cosmopolitan capital. Lined with magnificent beaches, beautiful waterways and no shortage of breathtaking vantage points, a visit to the New Caledonian capital reveals some of the incredible reasons why this corner of the globe shouldn’t be missed. From engaging cultural attractions to fun activities for the whole family, there’s so much to see and do across the unforgettable oceanside city of Nouméa, New Caledonia.

Encompassing Ouvéa, the Isle of Pines, Lifou, Tiga and Maré, the five islands that border New Caledonia’s main island are a slice of island paradise just waiting to be discovered. From the Blue Hole of Hanawa on Ouvéa and Warrior’s Leap on Maré to the Jokin Cliffs on Lifour and the Isle of Pines’ Oro Bay, New Caledonia’s islands and their incredible natural beauty are nothing short of captivating.

The West Coast of the mainland (Grande Terre) shows off a great variety of scenery from its northern tip down to the area surrounding Nouméa. Characterised by both large spaces favouring cattle farming and a lagoon of stunning beauty, the West Coast is also host to a rich cultural heritage.

The central mountain range of the Mainland (Grande Terre) is a natural boundary, overlooking the very different faces of the East and West Coasts. Exposed to strong winds and therefore more humid, the eastern coast offers scenery with sumptuous flora. With a population of largely Melanesian origin, the East Coast has also retained a particularly charming flavour of authenticity.

The Great South, comprising the Mont-Dore and Yaté municipalities, is the most symbolic region for New Caledonia’s three main colours: blue, green and red. From the rainforest to the mining lands there are a thousand shades of green, while the ocean offers a dazzling palette of blues. But if one colour dominates the Great South, it is the specific red of its ground.

Tibaramadive it's beautiful!

Anyone who has been lucky to go diving or snorkeling at Poindimié knows it very well: the Tibarama Islet is the most beautiful island in New Caledonia! In any case, it is the answer to the ritual question that thousands of visitors have heard all these years!

Since nearly 20 years, everybody that came to dive on one of the beautiful underwater spots in the region, and heading to Poindimié, would have been hearing this question while approaching Tibarama Islet: "Do you know the special feature of this island?”. And the captain of the boat will recall systematically that it is simply "the most beautiful island in New Caledonia". If one willingly leaves the full responsibility for his comments to him, it must be admitted that the architecture of the islet is sublime, with its columnar pine trees wonderfully leaning and, dozens of plant species.

Dive in Tibarama Islet

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Marine environment

The islet is also a great place to discover in PMT (flippers, mask, snorkel) the underwater marvels of the eastern coast. One can see the rare ribbon eels in open water and many beautifully preserved corals.